[FUR TRADE]. CHITTENDEN, Hiram Martin (1859-1917). The American Fur Trade of the Far West. New York: Francis P. Harper, 1902. FIRST EDITION.
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[FUR TRADE]. CHITTENDEN, Hiram Martin (1859-1917). The American Fur Trade of the Far West. New York: Francis P. Harper, 1902.
3 volumes, 8vo. Frontispieces in vols. I&II, 8 plates, folding map. (Some chipping, short tears in map crossing image, some soiling.) Publisher’s original green cloth gilt, edges uncut (light rubbing).
FIRST EDITION of “the first modern history of the fur trade, and still a standard work on the subject" (Reese). Includes a history of the pioneer trading posts, early fur trade, and overland commerce. Graff 696; Howes C390; Rader 770; Reese Best of the West 231.
Property from the Collection of Robert P. Hunter, Jr. and Barbara Hunter, Alpharetta, Georgia
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